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Sale 97: The Westpex Sale

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State Postmarks - New Mexico (Fort Union to Mesilla)

Lot 803    

Fort Union, New Mexico, Jun 1866, cds ties 3¢ bright rose (65) on yellow cover to Utica N.Y.; barely reduced at left, Very Fine and choice strike of this rare cds type.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

The fort was the largest military post in northeastern New Mexico, where six companies of troops were stationed to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail during the many years of Indian uprisings in the 1860's.

Realized: $220

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